Ahmed Moor Announces 2028 Fetterman Senate Challenge

Palestinian American writer and businessman Ahmed Moor has announced a Democratic primary challenge to Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania in 2028, becoming the senator’s first declared challenger. Moor, who was born in Gaza and lives in Philadelphia, is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and supports universal health care, child care, affordable housing, civil liberties, government accountability and ending the war in Iran. He has advocated boycotts and other civil disobedience against Israel’s policies, contrasting with Fetterman’s support for Israel and U.S. military aid to the country. Fetterman has not said whether he will seek reelection; he has faced Democratic criticism for breaking with his party but denied plans to switch parties. Democrats’ regained Senate majority may reduce the leverage Fetterman held when the chamber was closely divided.